About this book
Á Ilha da Madeira by José Ramos Coelho invites listeners on a luminous poetic voyage through the island’s mist, cliffs, and seafaring history. This evocative collection of poetry and literature paints Madeira as both landscape and legend, where storm-tossed seas, sunrise revelations, and the memory of Portugal’s Age of Discoveries converge.
Coelho’s verse blends Romantic sensibility with patriotic reverence—celebrating nature’s beauty while invoking historical figures like Prince Henry the Navigator and the caravels that opened new horizons. Themes of faith, courage, and transformation recur amid vivid maritime imagery: fog-cloaked shores yielding to golden light, sailors confronting tempest and wonder, and an island that alternately hides and reveals itself across centuries. Written at the close of the 19th century, these poems resonate with fin-de-siècle feeling and a timeless appetite for exploration.
Perfect for listeners who love classic poetry, maritime literature, or Portuguese cultural history, this audiobook is ideal for contemplative commutes, coastal walks, or anyone seeking lyrical, historically infused verse that celebrates the sea’s power and the human yearning for discovery.
